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Running a full marathon is still the classic test for any runner. 26.2 miles (42km) is short enough to be achievable by most people - after a lot of hard training - but definitely long enough and tough enough to make it one of life's most memorable experiences.

From small, locally organised marathons, to the biggest races on the globe, attracting tens of thousands of runners, the Find a Race event calendar lists over 200 marathons every year all over the UK and beyond. So whether you’re looking for your nearest trail marathon or the buzz of a big-city road-race, check out our comprehensive 2025 - 2026 marathon list below: and hit the “Refine” button above to tailor your search.

Looking for a marathon outside the UK? Check out our list of International Marathons. If 26.2 miles doesn't feel tough enough, think about trying a challenging Ultra Marathon. And if you're not quite ready for a Full Marathon yet? See our Half Marathon Calendar.


Fancy an active trip away? Check out our Running Holidays page which lists international running trips and breaks. Or if you're looking for a great running challenge that you can take part in from anywhere, check out our virtual running events.

Marathons 2025 - 2026

The East Coast "Chuffer"

Peasholm Park, N Bay Promenade, Scarborough YO12 7TR - Next to Peasholm Drive. What3Words ///unions.awards.lists
Sun 04 Oct 26
£27.00 - £42.00

Autumn Challenge Day 1

Exmouth, Devon
Sat 10 Oct 26
£36.00

Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon

Central Park, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0FQ.
Sun 11 Oct 26
£40.08 - £72.60

Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit October

Chichester, West Sussex
Sun 11 Oct 26
£30.00 - £44.00
4.5

Bath & Bristol Railway Races; 50km, Marathon, 25km, Half, 10km & 2km Fun Run

Bath, Avon
Sun 11 Oct 26
£8.10 - £70.20
4.9

Scare Bear Run 2026 - North

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU
Sun 11 Oct 26
£18.00 - £29.00

MBNA Chester Marathon

Chester, Cheshire
Sun 11 Oct 26
£68.70

Autumn Challenge Day 2

Exmouth, Devon
Sun 11 Oct 26
£36.00

Top Gun 40th Anniversary Marathons & Half Marathons

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Sat 17 Oct 26 - Sun 18 Oct 26
£36.99 - £42.99

The Yorkshire Marathon

York
Sun 18 Oct 26
£30.00
5.0

Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle

Knaresborough North Yorkshire, HG5 8DP
Sun 18 Oct 26
£25.00 - £56.00

The Halloween 7in7

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Mon 19 Oct 26 - Sun 25 Oct 26
£155.00 - £195.00

Street Child Sierra Leone Marathon & Cycle Challenge 2026

Bombali, Northern
Wed 21 Oct 26 - Mon 26 Oct 26
£499.00

BATTERSEA PARK RUNNING FESTIVAL

London
Sat 24 Oct 26
£12.00 - £47.00
4.5

Wight Lines

Hordle Cliff West, Cliff Rd, Milford on Sea, SO41 0NT
Sun 25 Oct 26
£42.13

Rosliston Rumble: Weekend Edition – Autumn 2026

Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Sat 31 Oct 26
£39.50

Spooky Challenge Day 1

Bridestow, Devon
Sat 31 Oct 26
£36.00

Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile

Leeds/Liverpool Canal, Wyther Lane, Kirkstall Leeds, LS5 3BT
Sat 31 Oct 26
£4.00 - £56.00

Running GP Oulton Park Races

Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester
Sun 01 Nov 26
£30.00 - £42.00
4.7

Spooky Challenge Day 2

Bridestow, Devon
Sun 01 Nov 26
£36.00

Enigma Fireworks Marathons & Half Marathons

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Fri 06 Nov 26 - Sat 07 Nov 26
£34.99 - £41.99

Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half Marathon

Brecon, Powys
Sat 07 Nov 26
£20.00 - £80.00
4.0

Swinsty & Fewston Lakeside Dash

Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Car Park, North Lane, Otley, LS21 2NP
Sat 07 Nov 26
£25.00 - £41.00

Remembrance Run 2026 - North East

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JU
Sun 08 Nov 26
£18.00 - £34.00

Remembrance Run 2026 - South

Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club, Riverside, Egham, TW20 0AE
Sun 08 Nov 26
£22.00 - £37.00

H&T Running: Remembrance Sunday 2026

Colchester, Essex
Sun 08 Nov 26
£23.50 - £40.00

Rothwell Kebabathon

Skelton Lake Services off the M1 (J45)
Sun 15 Nov 26
£26.00 - £42.00

The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run - North

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JU
Sun 06 Dec 26
£23.00 - £34.00

The Medal Madness – Winter 2026

Heanor, Derbyshire
Sun 06 Dec 26
£29.00
5.0

Running GP at Goodwood Motor Circuit December

Chichester, West Sussex
Sun 06 Dec 26
£30.00 - £44.00
4.5

MTC AIBELL

Lifford, County Donegal
Thu 20 May 27
£90.00 - £155.00

Zodiac Run

Thu 02 Jan 25 - Wed 31 Dec 25
£10.00

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Deja Vu Marathon & Half Marathon

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Sun 07 Dec 25
£36.99 - £44.99

The Medal Madness - Winter 2025

Heanor, Derbyshire
Sun 07 Dec 25
£29.00
5.0

Do you like my Bingley Baubles

Bingley Rugby Club Wagon Lane Bingley West Yorkshire BD16 1LT
Sun 07 Dec 25
£16.00 - £41.00

4 Calling Birds Run

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Wed 10 Dec 25
£25.00 - £39.00

5 Golden Rings Run

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Thu 11 Dec 25
£29.00 - £39.00

6 Geese a-laying Run

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Fri 12 Dec 25
£29.00 - £39.00

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker Day 1

Hollybush conservation centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3BP
Sat 13 Dec 25
£16.00 - £56.00

Twas The Run Before Christmas - 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & Ultra-Marathon

Brandon Country Park, IP27 0SU
Sun 14 Dec 25
£23.00 - £36.00
4.5
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How long do you train for a marathon?

The typical training duration for a marathon is usually around 16 to 20 weeks. During this period, runners focus on gradually preparing their hearts, muscles, and mind for the physical and mental demands of the race. It is crucial to follow a well-structured training plan that gradually increases the intensity, allowing for improvements in fitness and endurance.

Marathon events shouldn’t be taken lightly - training should last around 16-20 weeks to allow the body to gradually improve cardiovascular fitness, strengthen muscles and learn how to mentally manage a long-distance run. As a rough guide, you should be looking to run 4 or 5 days a week logging around 45 miles. Your training runs will never be quite as long as the full race and it is a great idea to incorporate cross-training to help build speed and endurance.

How long will it take me to run a marathon?

In 2022 the average male finish time for the London marathon was 4hr 21 minutes with the average female finish time only just behind this at 4hr 57 minutes. For many marathon runners, a great aim is to finish under 4 hours, however, this isn’t easily achieved - especially if it is your first time running a race of this distance.

Are there any races longer than a Marathon?

If you’re looking for an even bigger challenge, Ultra Marathons might just be for you. Anything above the traditional 26.2 miles is considered an Ultra Marathon, with common distances including 50k, 100k, 50 miles or 100 miles.